Mike D. Rogers
Representative for Alabama · Republican · United States
“(8) An assessment of NATO's deterrence efforts in Romania, including a description and evaluation of-- (A) United States force posture in Romania, including any new rotations to Romania intended to enhance deterrence following the 2025 decision to end the rotational presence of a United States brigade; (B) consultations with NATO allies r…”
“(8) An assessment of NATO's deterrence efforts in Romania, including a description and evaluation of-- (A) United States force posture in Romania, including any new rotations to Romania intended to enhance deterrence following the 2025 decision to end the rotational presence of a United States brigade; (B) consultations with NATO allies r…”
“(a) Requirement for Risk-based Approach.--Section 3843 of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``Sec. 3843. Contractor business systems: monitoring and surveillance standards ``(a) Requirement for Risk-based Approach.--The Secretary shall implement an agile, streamlined risk-based approach to surveillance of contra…”
“(a) Requirement for Risk-based Approach.--Section 3843 of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``Sec. 3843. Contractor business systems: monitoring and surveillance standards ``(a) Requirement for Risk-based Approach.--The Secretary shall implement an agile, streamlined risk-based approach to surveillance of contra…”
“(b) Modification of Certain Certifications and Assessments.-- (1) Certifications.--Section 1249(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60) is amended-- (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``The certification described'' and inserting following: ``(1) In general.--Except as prov…”
“(b) Objectives.--The Commander shall ensure that the Cognitive Performance Enhancement Program-- (1) improves readiness, resilience, and recovery, using evidence-based holistic and proactive high-performance brain training that has a validated ability to scale cost- effectively across the special operations forces enterprise; [[Page H4842…”
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“``(f) Classified Annex Procedures.--(1) If information required to be provided under subsections (b) or (c) includes classified information, the head of the covered agency may transmit such information in a classified annex. ``(2) A classified annex transmitted under paragraph (1)-- ``(A) shall be provided to members of Congress and congressional staff in accordance with applicable security procedures; and ``(B) may include intelligence sources and methods, risk assessments, and other national security information necessary to support the determination.”
“``(e) Exception for Imminent National Security Threat.--The head of a covered agency may immediately carry out a covered procurement action affecting a non-FOCI entity without first providing the information required under subsection (b)(3) and notifications required under subsection (d)(1) if-- ``(1) such head determines that an imminent national security threat requires immediate action; and ``(2) not later than three days after carrying out such covered procurement action, such head-- ``(A) provides to the appropriate congressional committees-- ``(i) the notice required under subsection (b)(3) and a written explanation of the imminent national security threat and the reasons such threat required carrying out such action before providing such notice; and ``(ii) provides to the domestic source or non-FOCI entity the notifications and information required under subsection (d)(1).”
“``(3) In carrying out a covered procurement action affecting a domestic source or a non-FOCI entity under this section, the head of a covered agency may not withhold from the domestic source or non-FOCI entity an unclassified written summary of the determinations required under subparagraphs (A) and (B) of subsection (b)(2), stated in sufficient detail to notify the entity of the basis for the action and to permit a meaningful opportunity to respond. Specific facts or sources whose disclosure would harm national security or law enforcement interests may be withheld from the domestic source or non-FOCI entity, as applicable, and provided to the appropriate congressional committees under the procedures in subsection (g).”
“``(2) The head of a covered agency may not directly or indirectly exclude a domestic source or non-FOCI entity as a source pursuant to subsection (a) for-- ``(A) exercising, declining to waive, or declining to renegotiate any right under, or any term or condition of, a contract, subcontract, agreement, license, or other arrangement with a Federal agency; or ``(B) for declining to enter into such an arrangement on terms proposed by a Federal official.”
“Section 3252 of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows: ``(1) consulting with and receiving a written recommendation from procurement and other relevant officials of the covered agency, including the chief acquisition officer of the agency (or comparable employee);''; (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, including the conclusions of the risk assessment upon which this determination was made'' after ``supply chain risk''; and (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``risk; and'' and inserting ``risk, including the facts and evidence upon which this determination was made, the options that were considered in making this determination, and why such options were not reasonably available to reduce supply chain risk; and''; and (C) by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows: ``(3) providing a classified or unclassified notice of the determination made under paragraph (2) to the appropriate congressional committees, which notice shall include-- ``(A) a summary of the risk assessment that serves as the basis for the written determination required by paragraph (2); and ``(B) the written determination required by paragraph (2).''; (2) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (h); (3) by inserting after subsection (c) the following new subsections: ``(d) Additional Requirements Before Carrying Out a Covered Procurement Action.-- [[Page H4873]] (1) The head of a covered agency may carry out a covered procurement action affecting a domestic source or a non-FOCI entity only after-- ``(A) notifying the domestic source or non-FOCI entity that a covered action is being considered; ``(B) providing the domestic source or non-FOCI entity, to the extent consistent with the national security and law enforcement interests, of information that forms the basis for the covered action, in accordance with paragraph (3); ``(C) allowing the domestic source or non-FOCI entity 30 days after receipt of the notice to submit information and argument to the head of the covered agency in response to such notification; and ``(D) submitting notice to the appropriate congressional committees that the covered procurement action is not being taken for any purpose described in paragraph (2).”
“Such report shall include observations and recommendations of the Comptroller regarding, with respect to members of the Armed Forces and employers who participate in the Skillbridge program-- (1) differences in criteria for participation between the Armed Forces; (2) other differences in Skillbridge programs between the Armed Forces; (3) best practices in Skillbridge programs across the Armed Forces, including-- (A) the selection of employers; and (B) the development of contracts; and (4) the feasibility of making Skillbridge programs uniform across the Armed Forces. TITLE XVIII--REVITALIZATION OF THE DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE Subtitle A--Provisions to Protect and Strengthen Supply Chains SEC. 1801. REQUIREMENTS FOR INFORMATION RELATING TO SUPPLY CHAIN RISK.”
“(a) Study Required.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study of the Skillbridge programs under section 1143(e) of title 10, United States Code. (b) Report.--Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services, and the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, of the Senate and House of Representatives, a report regarding the study required under subsection (a).”
“(2) Form.--The report required under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, with a classified annex. (c) Relevant Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section, the term ``relevant congressional committees'' means-- (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; (2) the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; (3) the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; (4) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; (5) the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives; and (6) the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives. SEC. 1723. COMPTROLLER GENERAL STUDY ON SKILLBRIDGE PROGRAMS.”
“(b) 5-year United States Strategy for Bilateral Relations With Georgia.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit to the relevant congressional committees a detailed strategy that-- (A) outlines specific objectives for enhancing bilateral ties which reflect the current domestic political environment in Georgia; (B) includes a determination of the tools, resources, and funding that should be available to achieve the objectives outlined pursuant to subparagraph (A) and an assessment of whether Georgia should remain a top recipient of United States funding in the Europe and Eurasia region; (C) includes a determination of the extent to which the United States should continue to invest in its partnership with Georgia; and (D) includes a determination of whether the Government of Georgia remains committed to expanding trade ties with the United States and Europe and whether the United States Government should continue to invest in Georgian projects.”
“COUNTERING CHINA'S CONTROL OF THE CAUCASUS. (a) Report on Russian and Chinese Intelligence Assets in Georgia.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Director of National Intelligence and the Secretary of State, shall submit to the relevant congressional committees a classified report that-- (1) is prepared consistent with the protection of sources and methods; (2) examines the penetration of Russian and Chinese intelligence elements and their assets in Georgia; and (3) examines the potential intersection of Russian and Chinese influence and cooperation in Georgia.”
“(15) In section 503(b), by striking ``Reserve Corps of the Public Health Service'' and inserting ``Ready Reserve Corps of the Public Health Service''. (16) In section 907(d)(1)(K), by striking ``section section'' and inserting ``section'' (17) In section 908(a)(3), by striking ``Commissioned Reserve Corps of the Public Health Service'' and inserting ``Ready Reserve Corps of the Public Health Service''. (18) In section 1011, in the section heading, by striking ``operation'' and inserting ``operations''. (c) Coordination With Other Amendments Made by This Act.-- For purposes of applying amendments made by provisions of this Act other than this section, the amendments made by this section shall be treated as having been enacted immediately before any such amendments by other provisions of this Act. SEC. 1722.”
“(8) In section 335(j)(8), by striking ``reserve corps of the Public Health Service'' and inserting ``Ready Reserve Corps of the Public Health Service''. (9) In section 351(c)(2)(B)(ii), by striking ``of member'' and inserting ``of a member''. (10) In section 356(g), by striking ``(a)''. (11) In the table of sections at the beginning of chapter 8, by striking the item relating to section 463 and inserting the following new item: ``463. Programs of compliance; electronic processing of travel claims.''. (12) In section 437, in the section heading, by striking ``premiums'' and inserting ``premium''. (13) In section 453(g)(5)(A), by striking ``a the'' and inserting ``the''. (14) In section 501(g), by striking ``Reserve Corps of the Public Health Service'' and inserting ``Ready Reserve Corps of the Public Health Service''.”
“(3) In section 302a(a)(2)(B), by striking ``Reserve Corps of the Public Health Service'' and inserting ``Ready Reserve Corps of the Public Health Service''. (4) In section 302i(b)(1), by striking ``Reserve Corps of the Public Health Service'' and inserting ``Ready Reserve Corps of the Public Health Service''. (5) In section 303(a)(2)(C), by striking ``Reserve Corps of the Public Health Service'' and inserting ``Ready Reserve Corps of the Public Health Service''. (6) In section 303a(b), by striking ``Reserve Corps of the Public Health Service'' both places it appears and inserting ``Ready Reserve Corps of the Public Health Service''. (7) In section 317(b)(2), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''.”
“(15) In section 2866a(g)(2)(B), by striking ``subsection (d)(1)(E)'' and inserting ``subsection (d)(2)(E)''. (16) In section 3702(a)(3)(A)(ii), by striking ``..'' and inserting ``.''. (17) In section 4324, by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (c). (18) In section 4402(e)(1)(B), by striking ``the the'' and inserting ``the''. (19) In section 9040(b)(4), by inserting a comma after ``Secretary of the Air Force''. (b) Title 37, United States Code.--Title 37, United States Code, is amended as follows: (1) In paragraph (24)(H) of section 101, by striking ``Reserve Corps of the Public Health Service'' and inserting ``Ready Reserve Corps of the Public Health Service''. (2) In section 206(d)(2), by striking ``Ready Reserve or'' and inserting ``Ready Reserve, or of''.”
“(9) In section 1096(e)-- (A) in paragraph (2)(A), by inserting ``National'' before ``Institute''; and (B) in paragraph (4)(A), by striking ``1621'' and inserting ``1601''. (10) In section 1142-- (A) in subsection (b)(9)(A), by striking ``,,'' and inserting a comma; and (B) in subsection (c), by redesignating subparagraph (R) as subparagraph (Q). (11) In section 1597(d), by inserting a comma after ``involuntary reduction''. (12) In section 1733(d)-- (A) by redesignating the second paragraph (3) through paragraph (9) as paragraphs (4) through (10), respectively; and (B) in paragraph (8), as so redesignated, by inserting ``and'' before ``critical readiness''. (13) In section 2004c(h)(2), by striking ``subsection (f)'' and inserting ``subsection (g)''. (14) In section 2200h(b)(2), by inserting ``of'' after ``renew the appointment''.”
“(4) In section 222c-- (A) in subsection (c) by redesignating the second paragraph (9) (relating to the estimated aggregate demand from United States allies and partners) as paragraph (10); (B) in subsection (f), by striking ``paragraph (1)'' and inserting ``subsection (e)(1)''; and (C) in subsection (g), by striking ``subsection (c)(9)'' and inserting ``subsection (c)(10)''. (5) In section 345(c)(4)(B), by striking ``"The'' and inserting ``The''. (6) In section 430e(a)(2)(C), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a period. (7) In section 500f(b), by inserting ``of this title'' after ``section 500e''. (8) In section 714(b)(1), by inserting ``of subsection (a)'' after ``paragraphs (1) through (7)''.”
“(a) Title 10, United States Code.--Title 10, United States Code, is amended as follows: [[Page H4872]] (1) By redesignating the second section 130g (relating to notification requirements for waivers issued under Department of Defense guidance related to autonomy in weapon systems) as section 130h. (2) In section 130i(m)(4), by striking `` `covered facility or asset--' '' and inserting `` `covered facility or asset'-- ''. (3) In section 179(f)-- (A) in paragraph (3)(C), by striking ``section 6218'' and inserting ``section 6128''; and (B) in paragraph (6), by striking ``section 231(f)'' and inserting ``section 231(h)(1)''.”
“(c) Rules of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to-- (1) require or encourage the Secretary to acquire any parcel other than the parcel described in subsection (b); or (2) require or encourage the Secretary to enter into any special agreement with an entity other than the Montgomery County Land Bank. (d) Montgomery County Land Bank Defined.--In this section, the Montgomery County Land Bank means the land bank located at 130 W. Second Street, Suite 1425, Dayton, Ohio 45402. Subtitle B--Other Matters SEC. 1721. TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.”
“(b) Parcel Described.--The parcel of land described in this subsection is the approximately 58 acres of land located in Dayton, Ohio, across from Dayton National Cemetery, bound by the intersection of McCall St. and South Gettysburg Avenue, the intersection of McCall Street and Resaca Avenue, the intersection of South Gettysburg Avenue and U.S. Route 35 of the Interstate Highway System, and depicted on the map titled ``Dayton National Cemetery Proposed Land Transfer'' and dated January 26, 2024, and labeled on the map as ``Expansion Area''.”
“(a) Transfer.--Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Montgomery County Land Bank makes an offer to transfer to the Department of Veterans Affairs the parcel of land described in subsection (b), the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall begin the process of entering into an agreement with the Land Bank to carry out such transfer. Under any such agreement-- (1) the Land Bank shall agree to transfer to the Department all right, title, and interest in such parcel at no cost of the land to the Department and for no consideration; and (2) the Secretary shall agree to accept such transfer-- (A) in order to use such parcel as a national cemetery; and (B) not later than three years after the date on which the Land Bank offers to transfer the parcel.”
“Each such report shall include the following elements: (1) Details of research initiatives, coordination outcomes, and clinical advancements of the Task Force. (2) Recommendations of the Task Force regarding-- (A) how claims processors of the Department of Veterans Affairs should evaluate evidence that links such conditions to active military, naval, air, or space service; and (B) best practices regarding the evaluation of neurological injuries in examinations for benefits under chapters 11 or 15 of title 38, United States Code. (e) Sunset.--The Task Force shall terminate on September 30, 2029. SEC. 1710. AUTHORIZATION OF TRANSFER OF CERTAIN LAND NEAR DAYTON NATIONAL CEMETERY TO DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.”
“(4) To prioritize translational research regarding such veterans and members, including research regarding-- (A) sleep therapy; (B) blast-related gut health; (C) mobile diagnostics; (D) vestibular dysfunction and balance impairment; (E) autonomic nervous system dysregulation; (F) cumulative mild traumatic brain injury; (G) neuroinflammation and glial activation; and (H) any other issue determined appropriate by the Secretary. (5) To monitor sensory decline (including with regards to vision, hearing, and vestibular function) and stress-related impairments among such veterans and members. (6) To support continuity of such care by integrating mobile and longitudinal diagnostic tools. (d) Reports.--The Task Force shall issue annual reports to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs and on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives.”
“(c) Duties.--The duties of the Task Force are the following: (1) To improve how the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, provides health care and other benefits to veterans or members of the Armed Forces diagnosed with traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, or other symptoms, from blast overpressure or blast exposure. (2) To align research agendas and acquisition strategies of the Department regarding such health care. (3) To establish physiological and cognitive performance baselines for such veterans and members.”
“ESTABLISHMENT OF THE BLAST OVERPRESSURE TASK FORCE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. (a) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall appoint, through the Department of Veterans Affairs-Department of Defense Joint Executive Committee under section 320 of title 38, United States Code, the Blast Overpressure Task Force of the Department of Veterans Affairs (in this section referred to as the ``Task Force''). (b) Membership.--Each member of the Task Force appointed under subsection (a) shall be a member of the Health Executive Committee under subsection (b)(2) of such section who, at the time of appointment, is involved in research regarding the mitigation and treatment of blast overpressure or blast exposure.”
“(c) Distribution of Medal.-- (1) Issuance to retired and former civilian employees.--At the request of an eligible individual described under subsection (b)(1), the Secretary of Defense shall issue the Medal to such individual. (2) Issuance to next-of-kin.--In the case of am individual who is deceased but would otherwise be eligible for the Medal, the Secretary may provide for issuance of the Medal to the next-of-kin of such individual. If applications for a Medal are filed by more than one next of kin of such an individual, the Secretary of Defense shall determine which next-of-kin will receive the Medal. (3) Application.--The Secretary shall prepare and disseminate as appropriate an application by which eligible individuals and their next-of-kin may apply to receive the Medal. SEC. 1709.”
“(b) Eligibility Requirements.-- (1) Eligibility.--Current or former civilian employees, and former employees of any contractor, of the United States Government shall be eligible for the Medal if such individual-- (A) directly participated in the detonation of an atomic weapon or device; (B) directly participated in the cleanup of radioactive material resulting from any such atmospheric detonation; (C) directly participated in the cleanup of radioactive material resulting from an accident associated with an atomic weapon; or (D) was exposed to ionizing radiation resulting from the operational use of atomic weapons during World War II. (2) Documentation.--The Secretary of Defense may require individuals to submit supporting documentation for the medal authorized in subsection (a) to determine eligibility under paragraph (1).”
“(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall design and produce a commemorative service medal, to be known as the ``Atomic Civilians Commemorative Service Medal'' (in this section referred to as the ``Medal''), to commemorate the service and sacrifice of civilian employees and contractors of the Department of Defense and other Federal agencies who were instrumental in the development of our Nation's atomic and nuclear weapons programs.”
“(d) Report.--Not later than 6 months after the date on which the Initiative is established under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report setting forth a strategy for achieving the objectives described in subsection (c). (e) Abraham Accords Country Defined.--In this section, the term ``Abraham Accords country'' means-- (1) a country that is a signatory of the Abraham Accords Declaration, done at Washington September 15, 2020; and (2) any regional, Arab, or Muslim-majority country that has sought to normalize relations with the State of Israel since 2020. SEC. 1708. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE ATOMIC CIVILIANS COMMEMORATIVE SERVICE MEDAL.”
“(c) Objectives.--The objectives of the Initiative shall include-- (1) deterring aggression by Iran and proxies of Iran in the Middle East; (2) coordination with the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement; and (3) enhancing regional planning and cooperation among the militaries of Abraham Accords countries, particularly with respect to long-term regional projects, such as-- (A) counter-unmanned aircraft systems capabilities; (B) ground-based air defenses; (C) theater ballistic missiles and cruise missiles; (D) intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance and tactical command and control; (E) special operations forces development; (F) joint air or naval military exercises; and (G) any other military capability the Secretary considers appropriate.”
“1503(d)(2)), operational technology, including industrial control systems, such as supervisory control and data acquisition systems, distributed control systems, and programmable logic controllers.''; and (3) in paragraph (25), by inserting ``or compromise'' after ``defeat''. SEC. 1707. UNITED STATES-ABRAHAM ACCORDS DEFENSE COOPERATION INITIATIVE. (a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Defense may establish a United States-Abraham Accords Defense Cooperation Initiative (in this section referred to as the ``Initiative'') to bolster defense cooperation between the United States and the militaries of Abraham Accords countries. (b) Relationship to Existing Authorities.--An Initiative established under subsection (a) shall be carried out pursuant to the authorities provided in title 10, United States Code.”
“1510(a), relating to effective period), by striking ``2025'' and inserting ``2035''. (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 2200 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 650; relating to definitions) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (5)-- (A) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ``or compromising'' after ``defeating''; (B) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``including a security vulnerability affecting an information system or a technology included in the critical and emerging technologies list of the Office of Science and Technology Policy or successor list, such as artificial intelligence, which may be in a Federal entity's or non-Federal entity's software or hardware supply chain,'' after ``security vulnerability,''; (C) in subparagraph (D), by inserting ``or compromise'' after ``defeat''; and (D) in subparagraph (F), by inserting ``or compromised'' after ``exfiltrated''; (2) in paragraph (14), by amending subparagraph (B) to read as follows: ``(B) includes, in accordance with section 104(d)(2) of the Cybersecurity Sharing Act of 2015 (6 U.S.C.”
“1508; relating to report on cybersecurity threats)-- (A) in subsection (a)-- (i) by inserting ``and not later than September 30 of every two years thereafter,'' after ``Act,''; (ii) by inserting ``the Secretary of Homeland Security and'' after ``in coordination with''; (iii) by inserting ``and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs'' before ``of the Senate''; (iv) by inserting ``and the Committee on Homeland Security'' before ``of the House''; and (v) by inserting ``prepositioning activities, ransomware,'' after ``attacks,''; and (B) in subsection (b)-- (i) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``prepositioning activities, ransomware,'' after ``attacks,''; (ii) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``prepositioning activity, ransomware,'' after ``attack,''; (iii) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``prepositioning activities, ransomware,'' after ``attacks,'' each place it appears; and (iv) in paragraph (4), by inserting ``prepositioning activities, ransomware,'' after ``attacks,''; and [[Page H4871]] (7) in section 111(a) (6 U.S.C.”
“1507; relating to construction and preemption)-- (A) in subsection (c)-- (i) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``shall be'' and inserting ``may be''; (ii) in paragraph (2), by striking ``or'' after the semicolon; (iii) in paragraph (3), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (iv) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) to preclude the use of artificial intelligence that is strictly deployed for cybersecurity purposes in carrying out activities authorized by this title.''; and (B) in subsection (f)(3), by inserting ``to share cyber threat indicators or defensive measures'' after ``relationship''; (6) in section 109 (6 U.S.C.”
“``(D) Briefings on outreach.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall annually provide to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a briefing on the implementation of outreach pursuant to subparagraph (B).''; and (D) in subsection (d)-- (i) in paragraph (1), by striking ``trade secret protection'' and inserting ``intellectual property protection''; and (ii) in paragraph (5)(A), (I) in clause (iv), by striking ``or'' after the semicolon; (II) in clause (v)(III), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (III) by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(vi) the purpose of rapidly providing to other Federal entities awareness of a cybersecurity threat that may impact the information systems of such Agencies.''; (5) in section 108 (6 U.S.C.”
“Such updates shall prioritize rapid dissemination to State, local, Tribal, and territorial governments and owners and operators of non- Federal critical infrastructure or artificial intelligence of relevant and actionable cyber threat indicators and defensive measures.''; (ii) in paragraph (3), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``developed or issued'' and inserting ``developed, issued, or, as appropriate, updated,''; and (iii) in paragraph (4)-- (I) in subparagraph (A), by adding at the end the following new sentence: ``As appropriate, the Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall jointly update and make publicly available such guidance to so assist entities and promote such sharing of cyber threat indicators and defensive measures with such Federal entities under this title.''; and (II) in subparagraph (B), in the matter preceding clause (i), by inserting ``and, as appropriate, updated,'' after ``developed''; (B) in subsection (b)-- (i) in paragraph (2)(B), by inserting ``, and, as appropriate, update,'' after ``review''; and (ii) in paragraph (3), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ``and, as appropriate, updated,'' after ``required''; and (C) in subsection (c)-- (i) in paragraph (1)(D), by inserting ``, including if such capability and process employs artificial intelligence'' before the semicolon; and (ii) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs: ``(C) Outreach.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this subparagraph, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall develop and continuously implement an outreach plan, including targeted engagement, to ensure Federal and non-Federal entities, particularly small or rural owners or operators of critical infrastructure which often lack dedicated cybersecurity staff but remain vital to national security-- ``(i) are aware of the capability and process required by paragraph (1) to share cyber threat indicators and defensive measures, including the benefits real-time information sharing provides; ``(ii) understand how to share cyber threat indicators and defensive measures; ``(iii) understand the obligation to remove certain personal information in accordance with section 104(d)(7) prior to sharing a cyber threat indicator; ``(iv) understand how cyber threat indicators and defensive measures are received, processed, used, and protected; ``(v) understand the protections they are afforded in sharing any cyber threat indicators and defensive measures; and ``(vi) can provide feedback to the Secretary when policies, procedures, and guidelines that are unclear or unintentionally prohibitive to sharing cyber threat indicators and defensive measures.”
“1504; relating to sharing of cyber threat indicators and defensive measures with the Federal Government)-- (A) in subsection (a)-- (i) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following new sentences: ``As appropriate, the Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall, in consultation with the heads of the appropriate Federal entities, jointly update such policies and procedures, and issue and make publicly available such updated policies and procedures.”
“1503; relating to authorizations for preventing, detecting, analyzing, and mitigating cybersecurity threats)-- (A) in paragraph (3) of subsection (c)-- (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``shall be'' and inserting ``may be''; (ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``or'' after the semicolon; (iii) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (iv) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) to preclude the use of artificial intelligence that is strictly deployed for cybersecurity purposes in carrying out the activities authorized under paragraph (1) provided that such deployment complies with section 105(d)(5).''; and (B) in subparagraph (B) of subsection (d)(2), by inserting ``, which may utilize artificial intelligence that is strictly deployed for cybersecurity purposes,'' after ``technical capability''; (4) in section 105 (6 U.S.C.”
“662), provide one-time read-ins, as appropriate, to select individuals identified by non-Federal entities that own or operate critical infrastructure or artificial intelligence;''; and (ii) in paragraph (2)-- (I) by inserting ``and, as appropriate, updating,'' after ``developing''; and (II) by inserting ``and defensive measures'' after ``promote the sharing of cyber threat indicators''; and (C) in subsection (c)-- (i) by inserting ``and not later than 60 days after any update, as appropriate, of procedures required by subsection (a),'' after ``Act,''; and (ii) by inserting ``(or update, as appropriate)'' after ``procedures''; (3) in section 104 (6 U.S.C.”
“1502; relating to sharing of information by the Federal Government)-- (A) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``develop and issue'' and inserting ``develop, issue, and, as appropriate, update''; and (B) in subsection (b)-- (i) in paragraph (1)-- (I) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ``and, as appropriate, updated,'' after ``developed''; (II) by amending subparagraph (A) to read as follows: ``(A) ensure the Federal Government has and maintains the capability to share cyber threat indicators and defensive measures in real-time consistent with the protection of classified information, and maintains the capability to provide technical assistance, on a voluntary basis, to non- Federal entities in utilizing cyber threat indicators and defensive measures for cybersecurity purposes;''; (III) in subparagraph (E)(ii), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (IV) in subparagraph (F), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (V) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(G) pursuant to section 2212 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C.”
“1501; relating to definitions)-- (A) by redesignating paragraphs (4), (5), (6), (7), (8), (9), (10), (11), (12), (13), (14), (15), (16), (17), and (18) as paragraphs (6), (7), (8), (9), (10), (11), (12), (13), (14), (15), (16), (17), (18), (19), and (20), respectively; and (B) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new paragraphs: ``(4) Artificial intelligence.--The term `artificial intelligence' has the meaning given such term in section 5002 of the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020 (15 U.S.C. 9401). ``(5) Critical infrastructure.--The term `critical infrastructure' has the meaning given such term in section 1016(e) of Public Law 107-56 (42 U.S.C. 5195c(e)).''; (2) in section 103 (6 U.S.C.”
“Section 6(b)(1)(B) of the Joint Resolution entitled ``A Joint Resolution to approve the `Covenant to Establish a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in Political Union with the United States of America', and for other purposes'', approved March 24, 1976 (48 U.S.C. 1806(b)(1)(B)), is amended, in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``December 31, 2029'' and inserting ``December 31, 2035''. SEC. 1706. REAUTHORIZATION OF THE CYBERSECURITY ACT OF 2015. (a) In General.--The Cybersecurity Act of 2015 (6 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.; enacted as division N of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016; Public Law 114-113) is amended-- (1) in section 102 (6 U.S.C.”
“1651) is amended-- [[Page H4870]] (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (4), by striking ``and the District of Columbia.'' and inserting ``, the District of Columbia, and Guam;''; (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(5) the term `Territory or possession outside the continental United States' does not include Guam.''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(g) Limitation on Applicability.--This section shall only apply to Guam during periods in which Guam has in effect worker's compensation regulations that are comparable to the laws and regulations of worker's compensation regulations in any of the 50 States.''. SEC. 1705. EXTENSION OF ADMISSION FOR CERTAIN NONIMMIGRANT H- 2B WORKERS.”
“(b) Conforming Amendments.--Subsection (c) of such section is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)-- (A) by striking ``through (L)'' and inserting ``through (N)''; and (B) by striking ``subparagraph (M)'' and inserting ``subparagraph (O)''; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``subsection (d)(2)(M)'' and inserting ``subsection (d)(2)(O)''; (3) in paragraph (3), by striking ``subsection (d)(2)(N)'' and inserting ``subsection (d)(2)(P)''; and (4) in paragraph (4), by striking ``subsection (d)(2)(O)'' and inserting ``subsection (d)(2)(Q)''. SEC. 1704. INAPPLICABILITY OF DEFENSE BASE ACT TO GUAM. Section 1 of the Defense Base Act (42 U.S.C.”
“COPYRIGHT TO A LITERARY WORK PRODUCED BY A CIVILIAN FACULTY MEMBER OF A SPACE FORCE PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION PROGRAM IN THE COURSE OF EMPLOYMENT: FREE USE BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. (a) Use by Federal Government.--Subsection (d)(2) of section 105 of title 17, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (M) through (O) as subparagraphs (O) through (Q); and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (L) the following new subparagraphs: ``(M) Space Force Senior Level Education Program. ``(N) Space Force Intermediate Level Education Program.''.”
“Section 1142(a)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by inserting ``(including each member of the special operations forces)'' after ``armed forces''; (2) by inserting ``(A)'' before ``Within''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(B)'' ``(B) The Secretary concerned shall ensure that a member described in subparagraph (A) receives preseparation counseling in the following amounts: ``(i) In the case of a member who has accepted an offer of full-time employment,or has enrolled in a program of education or vocational training, that shall commence after the member separates, retires, or is discharged, not fewer than three days. ``(ii) In the case of a member other than a member described in clause (i), not fewer than five days.''. SEC. 1703.”
“(6) Advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles. (7) Precision strike missiles. (8) Hydra 70 rockets. (9) Any other munitions the Secretary determines appropriate. TITLE XVII--OTHER DEFENSE MATTERS Subtitle A--Miscellaneous Authorities and Limitations SEC. 1701. AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STATE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM. Section 341(e)(1)(A) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting ``, including costs incurred with respect to activities beginning in a fiscal year and ending not later than the end of the first fiscal year thereafter'' before the semicolon. SEC. 1702. INCLUSION OF MEMBERS OF SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES IN PRESEPARATION COUNSELING.”
“(c) Production of New Munitions.--With respect to a contract or other agreement entered into for a covered munition on or after October 1, 2027, the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Secretaries of the military departments and the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, shall ensure that not fewer than two solid rocket motor suppliers are providing solid rocket motors for such munition. (d) Covered Munition.--In this section, the term ``covered munition'' means any of the following: (1) Patriot advanced capability-3 missile segment enhancement. (2) Terminal high altitude area defense interceptors. (3) All standard missile variants (including standard missile-6, standard missile-3 blocks IB and IIA). (4) Tomahawk land attack missiles. (5) Maritime strike Tomahawk missiles.”
“(3) Report.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on carrying out paragraph (1), including-- (A) a timeline and the costs associated with procuring from a second supplier the munitions covered by such paragraph; (B) an identification of each such second supplier; and (C) an assessment on the feasibility and advisability of the Secretary carrying out a direct supply strategy regarding the procurement of solid rocket motors by the Department to support critical munition production.”
“(B) Initial certification.--The Secretary shall submit the initial certification under subparagraph (A) by not later than September 1, 2027, with respect to fiscal year 2028. (C) Limitation.--Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2028 and any fiscal year thereafter for any office described in subparagraph (D), not more than 50 percent may be obligated or expended unless the Secretary has submitted the certification under subparagraph (A) for that fiscal year. (D) Office described.--An office described in this subparagraph is any of the following: (i) The Office of the Deputy Secretary of Defense. (ii) The Office of the Economic Defense Unit.”
“(b) Second Sourcing for Production of Existing Critical Munitions.-- (1) Requirement.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that a prime contractor that provides a covered munition sources solid rocket motors for such munition from more than one supplier. (2) Annual certifications.-- (A) Requirement.--Except as provided by subparagraph (B), at the same time as the President submits to Congress the annual budget request under section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a certification that, for each covered munition, a second supplier has been identified from which the prime contractor will source solid rocket motors for such munition during the fiscal year covered by that budget.”